Mechanical Engineer Intern (May 2024)

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a leading American aerospace and defense company, known for its innovative aircraft, space exploration, and advanced technology solutions on a global scale.

Your role

Job description :

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Summer 2024 Intern Mechanical Engineer.

In this role, you will support existing project teams by documenting engineering design solutions (e.g. DODAF views), analyzing the design of hardware solutions designed for multi-domain coordination and data-sharing, implementing physical engineering solutions in operational environments, and gathering and analyzing post-event data for presentations to leadership. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of the MATLAB programming platform, familiarity with web-based content updates and information-sharing strategies, and basic knowledge of engineering problem-solving using computer-based methodologies.

Training & development

Interns will gain hands-on experience in documenting engineering design solutions, analyzing hardware designs, implementing engineering solutions in operational environments, and presenting post-event data to leadership. You will develop skills in MATLAB programming, web-based content updates, and engineering problem-solving methodologies while fostering innovation, integrity, and corporate responsibility.

Benefits

Benefits for Interns may include:

• Hands-on experience at a top aerospace and defence company.
• Mentorship and training for skill development.
• Networking opportunities with industry experts.
• Flexible work schedule choices.

Career progression

Lockheed Martin offers a dynamic career progression encompassing various stages. Starting as an entry-level, you can advance to specialized roles with experience and proficiency, engaging in cutting-edge projects. You may ascend to managerial positions with demonstrated leadership, contributing to the company's innovative aerospace and defence solutions.

Work-life balance

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to their employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to their Paid Time off benefits.

Culture & vibe

Lockheed Martin's commitment to fostering a culture of purposeful innovation, safety, and problem-solving. It highlights the company's recognition of its employees as invaluable assets and emphasizes providing them with diverse career opportunities, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Lockheed Martin prioritizes empowering its employees through fostering innovation, integrity, and corporate responsibility, ultimately aligning their mission with the collective efforts of their workforce.

About you

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Willingness to work on-site in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with the MATLAB programming platform.
• Analytical thinking, engineering knowledge, and problem-solving skills.
• Coursework in engineering problem solving using computer-based methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication and the ability to work autonomously when provided with work instructions.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Desired skills:

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Familiarity with web-based content updates and information-sharing strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication and the ability to work autonomously when provided with work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

How to apply

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/index.html
• youtube.com/@LockheedMartin